God gave us our talents to be worked with for his good.

Our Lord's parable was based on the story of Herod who went
to Rome as a student, and who then was rewarded with his
kingship.As king, he rewarded his childhood chums with
high offices.

When Monsignor Haut dropped by yesterday, our long
conversation seemed to be a comment on this Gospel as
we spoke about priest friends who made the best of their
talents, while others squandered their gifts on drinking
and ambitions.